Rail service outlook: services now winding down, with final departures before 14.00hrs. No trains for rest of today, and no trains will operate tomorrow Fri 2nd March. We expect to resume Sat 3rd March, details will be confirmed tomorrow. #BeastFromTheEasthttps://t.co/j2V9nUJMK6

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says people should be indoors by 4pm Thursday:

At the latest meeting of the National Emergency Coordination Group getting an update on extreme weather situation. It is very important the people stay indoors from 4pm. If you are out, please make sure you get home before then. Plan ahead. pic.twitter.com/pJPHdeqkOI